1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 740 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Commodore | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 740 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |