1996 Toyota Cresta vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1996 Toyota Cresta and 1996 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Cresta | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Cresta | 960 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
