1984 Volvo 740 vs. 1996 Volvo V90

To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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, 1996 Volvo V90 (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740. 1996 Volvo V90 has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Volvo V90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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