1983 Toyota Corona vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona.
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 Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corona | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corona | 140 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
