1978 Renault 4 vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 440 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 440 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 4 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
