1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 960 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
