1995 Volvo 960 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Because 1995 Volvo 960 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Volvo 960 | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Volvo | Mini |
| Model | 960 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2466 mm |
