1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
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, 1990 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1990 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Tempra | 440 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |