1955 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Volvo 960. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | 88 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5318 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2780 mm |
