1993 Toyota Previa vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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, 1984 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Previa | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Previa | 760 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
