1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 1998 Volvo V90
To start off, 1998 Volvo V90 is newer by 24 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), 1998 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V90 weights approximately 700 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, 1998 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 1998 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corolla | V90 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
