1991 Volvo 245 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 12 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volvo 245 (81 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Volvo 245 (143 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm). This means 1991 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 245 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.

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