1967 Holden HR vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. 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, 1996 Volvo V90 (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | HR | V90 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
