1977 Toyota Carina vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Carina | 66 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
