2012 Volvo S80 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | S80 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
