1983 Innocenti 990 vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 1989 Volvo 460 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 460 (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1983 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 460 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1983 Innocenti 990. 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, 1989 Volvo 460 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Innocenti 990 | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volvo |
| Model | 990 | 460 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2510 mm |
