1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A3 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 460. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A3 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1996 Volvo 460. 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, 1996 Audi A3 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 460. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A3 | 460 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |