1999 Toyota Supra vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 265 kg more than 1977 Volvo 260.
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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 832 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 260. (218 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Supra | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Supra | 260 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3065 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
