Re: Quattro vs Volvo V70 AWD

[Ralph Poplawsky <ralphp@cellport.com>]

I have also read about the ovloV AWD with some interest.  I now own a '95
850T wagon and with FWD it is a real beast.  Hard to handle in corners with
the gas on, eats front tires for breakfast, difficult in snow - not anywhere
near as well balanced as my Quattro.  I am extremely disappointed in the
95/5 torque split and I fear that this AWD system will do little to address
my complaints with the FWD model.  The Quattro has no need to look over its'
shoulder (IMHO).

Ralph Poplawsky
'91200TQ
'95 Volvo 850T


At 09:01 AM 9/18/97 -0400, you wrote:
>I was intrigued to see that Volvo has introduced an AWD system for their
>V70 wagon. Its a viscious fluid-based system, distributing 95% of the power
>to the front wheel under normal situations (much like Suburu). Check out
>www.volvocars.com for more info.
>
>One thing mentioned specifically on their web pages (almost as an "oh by
>the way" type of thing) was that their AWD also worked in reverse. I never
>gave it much thought, but does Quattro work when in reverse? (Apologies if
>this is a silly question).
>
>I'm glad to see that my choices for an AWD car (for my wife :-) will be
>more than just an Audi or a Suburu. I'd have no problem buying a Volvo,
>even without AWD; the addition of AWD to that line of cars is terrific, IMHO. 
>
>Something tells me that AWD is going to turn out like ABS; every car will
>have it either standard or as an option, eventually.
>
>-Mark
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