1994 Toyota Lexcen vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1994 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 Volvo 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 1800. (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Lexcen | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Lexcen | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
