Volvo 850 1993 vs VAZ 2104 1984
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 101 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 100 HP more power than VAZ 2104, whereas torque is 119 NM more than VAZ 2104. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 42 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (VAZ 2104) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 850 is 60 cm longer than the VAZ 2104, 14 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 345 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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