1983 Toyota Celica vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120. 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Celica | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Celica | 120 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
