1985 Toyota Crown vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120. 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Toyota Crown | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Crown | 120 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |