1981 Toyota Celica vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Volvo 343. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343. 1980 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Celica | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Celica | 343 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |