2004 Vauxhall VX220 vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 532 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
| Model | VX220 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2780 mm |
