1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Uno and 1989 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 244 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Volvo 244 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Volvo 244. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Uno | 244 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
