Volvo 440 (1988 – 1993) vs FSO Prima (1988 – 1996): specs compared
The Volvo 440 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 103 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 175 km/h. The FSO Prima uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Volvo 440 is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,100 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
440
1988 – 1993
|
FSO
Prima
1988 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Poland |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 120 hp | 69 – 103 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 175 Nm | 114 – 127 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.5 s | 9.8 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 140 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.8 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 965 – 1,045 kg | 1,100 – 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.