1971 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 270 kg more than 1990 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, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Prix | 960 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6545 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
