1996 Volvo 960 vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960. 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1994 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Volvo 960 | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | 960 | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |