1996 Toyota Corolla vs. 1996 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 440 (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 440 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 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 440 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Toyota Corolla | 1996 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corolla | 440 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1330 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |