1996 Rover 220 vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1996 Rover 220 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 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 850 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 850 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1996 Rover 220. 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 (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 220. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 220.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Rover 220 | 1996 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | 220 | 850 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |