1988 Volvo 740 vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Volvo 740 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 740 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 Toyota Celica. 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 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica. 1986 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Volvo 740 | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Celica |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |