1975 Triumph TR7 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 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR7. 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Triumph TR7 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | TR7 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
