1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 960 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
