1993 Toyota Previa vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Toyota Previa | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Previa | 66 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2438 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |