1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 707 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1983 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 240 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |