1996 Volvo 960 vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore. 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore. 1982 Holden Commodore 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. 1982 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volvo 960 | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Volvo | Holden |
| Model | 960 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
