Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo 850 engine produces 38 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Volvo 940. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
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 (Volvo 940) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo 850 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 2125 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means Volvo 850 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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