1980 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corona | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corona | S60 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2776 mm |
