1988 Innocenti 990 vs. 1988 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1988 Innocenti 990 and 1988 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 58 more horse power than 1988 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1988 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 440 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Volvo 440 (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Innocenti 990 | 1988 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volvo |
| Model | 990 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1721 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 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 | 710 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2510 mm |
