1980 Volvo 245 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 245 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 123 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1980 Volvo 245. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Volvo 245 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 245 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
