1978 Toyota Corona vs. 1996 Volvo S40
To start off, 1996 Volvo S40 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Volvo S40. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Volvo S40 (177 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 1996 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corona | S40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |