1984 Volvo 740 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 369 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740. 2011 Toyota Tundra 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. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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