2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740.
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, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Quantum | 740 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2780 mm |
