1990 Volvo 960 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960.
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 Titan (522 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 2011 Nissan Titan 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 Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Volvo 960 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Volvo | Nissan |
| Model | 960 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2383 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 4060 mm |
