1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993.
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 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 993 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
