2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 1989 Volvo 240
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 240 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 810 kg more than 1989 Volvo 240.
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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 1989 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Quantum | 240 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
