1969 Volvo 1800 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Volvo 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona. 1976 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1969 Volvo 1800 has manual transmission. 1969 Volvo 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Volvo 1800 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |