1991 Innocenti 990 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1991 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1991 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1991 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Innocenti 990. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Innocenti 990 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volvo |
| Model | 990 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2639 mm |
