1990 Isuzu Impulse vs. 1990 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1990 Isuzu Impulse 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 Isuzu Impulse (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 440. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Isuzu Impulse should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Isuzu Impulse weights approximately 78 kg more than 1990 Volvo 440. 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, 1990 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Impulse.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Isuzu Impulse | 1990 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
Model | Impulse | 440 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |