1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1974 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 S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1996 Volvo S90 has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Volvo S90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corolla | S90 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
