1970 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Because 1970 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sport 800 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
