1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 25 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Volare | 960 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
