1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 940 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 519 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1990 Volvo 940 (157 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 940 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
Model | Chevette | 940 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |