2009 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2009 Lancia Ypsilon and 2009 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo V50 weights approximately 578 kg more than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2009 Volvo V50 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lancia Ypsilon | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Ypsilon | V50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |
