1970 Toyota Corona vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 220 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corona | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corona | 220 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1857 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
