1996 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1996 Volvo S40
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Lantra and 1996 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S40 (89 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. 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 Volvo S40 (177 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Lantra | 1996 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Lantra | S40 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
