Toyota Crown (1979 – 1983) vs Volvo 262 (1977 – 1981): specs compared
The Volvo 262 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 155 hp against 145 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 11.1 s. The Toyota Crown has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 190 km/h. The Toyota Crown dates from 1979 – 1983, the Volvo 262 from 1977 – 1981.
| Specification |
Toyota
Crown
1979 – 1983
|
Volvo
262
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1983 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 145 hp | 140 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 226 Nm | 204 – 234 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 24.0 s | 10.0 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 195 km/h | 185 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 11.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,707 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,442 kg | 1,410 – 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.