1989 Renault 4 vs. 1989 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1989 Renault 4 and 1989 Volvo 440 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 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 440 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. 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 440 (143 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Renault 4 | 1989 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | 4 | 440 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 62 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |