2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor.
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, 1980 Volvo 260 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Condor | 260 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
