1973 Toyota Corolla vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, both 1973 Toyota Corolla and 1973 Volvo 1800 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corolla | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corolla | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
