1996 Kia Clarus vs. 1996 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1996 Kia Clarus and 1996 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Clarus (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 440. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Clarus weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Volvo 440. 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 Kia Clarus (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 440. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Clarus | 1996 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Clarus | 440 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
