1983 Volvo 240 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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 Volvo 240 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Volvo 240 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | 240 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2127 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
