1976 Toyota Corolla vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1976 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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Corolla | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corolla | 264 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
