1985 Toyota Model F vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Model F weights approximately 440 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900. 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 Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Model F | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Model F | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
