2011 Volvo C30 vs. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 2011 Volvo C30 and 2011 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C30 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volvo C30 | 2011 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Volvo | Lancia |
Model | C30 | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4265 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |