1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 440 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 440 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440, 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, 1995 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corolla | 440 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 862 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |