1982 Toyota Starlet vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 2,125 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 244 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1974 Volvo 244 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Starlet | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Starlet | 244 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2125 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
