1981 Toyota Celica vs. 1980 Volvo 66
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 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Celica | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Celica | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2759 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |