1992 Mazda 121 vs. 1992 Volvo 480
To start off, both 1992 Mazda 121 and 1992 Volvo 480 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 480 (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1992 Mazda 121. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 480 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1992 Mazda 121. 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, 1992 Volvo 480 (140 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda 121. (105 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda 121 | 1992 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 121 | 480 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
