1995 Toyota Century vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1995 Toyota Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740.
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 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Century. 1995 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Toyota Century | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Century | 740 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |