1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1976 Holden Statesman.
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, 1976 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Statesman | 960 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
