Toyota Crown (1979 – 1983) vs Volvo 265 (1980 – 1982): specs compared
The Volvo 265 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 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,456 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Toyota Crown is 79 mm longer than the Volvo 265.
| Specification |
Toyota
Crown
1979 – 1983
|
Volvo
265
1980 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1983 | 1980 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 145 hp | 155 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 226 Nm | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 24.0 s | 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 195 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 11.0 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,442 kg | 1,456 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.