1977 Volvo 343 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Volvo 343. 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Volvo 343 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | 343 | Celica |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |