1984 Volvo 740 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Volvo 740 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2316 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
