1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Volvo 480
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Uno and 1989 Volvo 480 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 480 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (57 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 480 weights approximately 185 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.
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 480 (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 480 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 480 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Uno | 480 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |