2008 Toyota Camry vs. 1993 Volvo 850
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 850 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1993 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Camry | 1993 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Camry | 850 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2164 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 223 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1364 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |