2012 Volvo S80 vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 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 724 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1982 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (240 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volvo S80 | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | S80 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2012 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2410 mm |