1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corvette and 1992 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 960 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 960 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
