1993 Volvo 480 vs. 1993 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1993 Volvo 480 and 1993 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 850 (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 850 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1993 Volvo 480. 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, 1993 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 480. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Volvo 480 | 1993 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 480 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1720 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |
