1995 Fiat Tempra vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Tempra 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 152 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Tempra. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Tempra.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Fiat Tempra. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Tempra. (110 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Tempra | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Tempra | V50 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
