1993 Toyota Lexcen vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1993 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Lexcen | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Lexcen | 760 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
