1974 Triumph Toledo vs. 1989 Volvo 240
To start off, 1989 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 240 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 240 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1974 Triumph Toledo. 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, 1989 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Triumph Toledo | 1989 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | 240 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
