1990 Volvo 960 vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (187 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.

Because 1990 Volvo 960 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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