1985 Volvo 740 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Volvo 740 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |