1996 Toyota Supra vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 285 kg more than 1985 Volvo 740. 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 740. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Supra | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Supra | 740 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
