1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 180 kg more than 1976 Volvo 66. 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. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Corona | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corona | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |