1989 Plymouth Laser vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1989 Plymouth Laser and 1989 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1989 Plymouth Laser and 1989 Volvo 460 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Laser (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 460. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Laser should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Laser weights approximately 176 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460. 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 Plymouth Laser (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Plymouth Laser | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Laser | 460 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |