1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Volvo 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corolla | 740 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
