1991 Volvo 245 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.

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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245. 1980 Toyota Corona 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. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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