2001 Toyota Verossa vs. 1976 Volvo 240
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 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 Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Verossa | 1976 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Verossa | 240 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
