Volvo 460 (1990 – 1993) vs Fiat Tempra (1990 – 1998): specs compared
The Volvo 460 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 113 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 195 km/h. The Fiat Tempra uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. The Volvo 460 is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,075 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
460
1990 – 1993
|
Fiat
Tempra
1990 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1993 | 1990 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 87 – 120 hp | 65 – 113 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 175 Nm | 106 – 186 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.0 s | 10.1 – 21.1 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 200 km/h | 161 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,354 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 – 1,054 kg | 1,075 – 1,210 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.