1994 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 563 kg more than 1996 Volvo S90.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volvo S90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo S90. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Suburban | S90 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2800 mm |
