1970 Toyota Crown vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,315 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (155 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 740 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. 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, 1989 Volvo 740 (203 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm). This means 1989 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Crown | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Crown | 740 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
