1984 Renault Siete vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault Siete would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1984 Renault Siete. (44 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 721 kg more than 1984 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault Siete. (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault Siete. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault Siete has manual transmission. 1984 Renault Siete will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault Siete | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Siete | V50 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
