1991 Audi 80 vs. 1991 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1991 Audi 80 and 1991 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volvo 850 (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1991 Audi 80. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1991 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volvo 850 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1991 Audi 80. 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, 1991 Volvo 850 (230 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Audi 80. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 80 | 1991 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | 80 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
