1973 Toyota Carina vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Carina | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Carina | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
