1998 Volvo C70 vs. 2010 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2010 Toyota Yaris is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo C70 (236 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo C70 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2010 Toyota Yaris. 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, 1998 Volvo C70 (340 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 2010 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | C70 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1689 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
