1978 Toyota Corolla vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla 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, 1978 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corolla | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corolla | 66 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |