1988 Toyota Supra vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Toyota Supra | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Supra | 66 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 94 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |