1974 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, 1996 Volvo 850 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 850 (125 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 850 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Volvo 850 (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Sprinter | 1996 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sprinter | 850 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1984 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
