1988 Toyota Supra vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Supra | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Supra | 66 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
