1985 Holden Statesman vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Statesman weights approximately 222 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960. 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, 1985 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960. 1985 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Statesman | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Statesman | 960 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
