1981 Volvo 260 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1981 Volvo 260 and 1981 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 260 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 Volvo 260 (231 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Volvo 260 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | 260 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
