2001 Seat Tango vs. 1991 Volvo 850
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 850. (168 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volvo 850 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 850. (230 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 1991 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Tango | 850 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
