1996 Volvo 960 vs. 2011 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2011 Lexus LFA is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 4,805 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Lexus LFA.
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, 2011 Lexus LFA (480 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volvo 960 | 2011 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Volvo | Lexus |
| Model | 960 | LFA |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 4805 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4505 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2605 mm |
