1970 Volvo 140 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica.
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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Volvo 140 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | 140 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
