1990 Toyota Blizzard vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, 1993 Volvo 460 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 460 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 260 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460.
Because 1990 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Volvo 460. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Blizzard | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Blizzard | 460 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
