1980 Toyota Carina vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Carina | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Carina | 66 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |