1990 Volvo 960 vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 21 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 908 kg more than 1990 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 2011 Nissan Armada 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. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Volvo 960 | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Volvo | Nissan |
| Model | 960 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2468 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
