1973 Toyota Century vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 365 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760.
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, 1988 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century. 1988 Volvo 760 has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Volvo 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Toyota Century | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Century | 760 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |