1973 Toyota Corolla vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 714 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Toyota Corolla | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corolla | 960 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |