1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | 420 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
