1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 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 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 12 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Viper | 960 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
