2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 119 kg more than 1975 Volvo 240. 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Condor | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Condor | 240 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1340 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |