1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 6 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 960 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2650 mm |