1983 Toyota Crown vs. 1987 Volvo 240
To start off, 1987 Volvo 240 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 210 kg more than 1987 Volvo 240. 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 Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 240. 1983 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1987 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1987 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Crown | 1987 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Crown | 240 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
