2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 319 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850.
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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Tacoma | 850 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1649 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |
