1972 Toyota Carina vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina.
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, 1978 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Toyota Carina | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Carina | 164 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3350 mm |