1990 Volvo 960 vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Audi TT.
Because 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Volvo 960. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Volvo 960 | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Volvo | Audi |
| Model | 960 | TT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
