1984 Toyota Crown vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 164 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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, 1969 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Toyota Crown | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Crown | 164 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |