1996 Opel Astra vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1996 Opel Astra and 1996 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 850 (124 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 850 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 Opel Astra. 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 850 (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Opel Astra | 1996 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Astra | 850 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |