Daewoo Espero (1990 – 1997) vs Volvo 460 (1990 – 1993): specs compared
The Volvo 460 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,088 kg. At 4,618 mm, the Daewoo Espero is 218 mm longer than the Volvo 460.
| Specification |
Daewoo
Espero
1990 – 1997
|
Volvo
460
1990 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1997 | 1990 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 105 hp | 87 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 137 – 164 Nm | 130 – 175 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 12.8 s | 9.5 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 185 km/h | 175 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 8.2 L/100 km | 6.8 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,618 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,088 – 1,128 kg | 980 – 1,054 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.