1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Volvo S90
To start off, 1998 Volvo S90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S90. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S90 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S90. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S90. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1998 Volvo S90 has manual transmission. 1998 Volvo S90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | S90 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
