1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V70 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2010 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 2010 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Carina | V70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
