1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 515 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 960 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
