1974 Renault 17 vs. 1988 Volvo 440
To start off, 1988 Volvo 440 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 17 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Renault 17. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 17 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 Volvo 440.
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, 1988 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 17. (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 17 | 1988 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 17 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
