1994 Volvo 960 vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 137 kg more than 1994 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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1994 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1994 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Volvo 960 | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Volvo | SsangYong |
| Model | 960 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
