1993 Subaru Impreza vs. 1996 Volvo V70
To start off, 1996 Volvo V70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,383 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V70 (193 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V70 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1993 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Impreza 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, 1996 Volvo V70 (275 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
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1993 Subaru Impreza | 1996 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Impreza | V70 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1820 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |