1976 Toyota Corona vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corona. 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 1800. (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Corona | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corona | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
