1988 Volvo 740 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volvo 740 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 740 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
