1996 Volvo 960 vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 16 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 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 99 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volvo 960. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volvo 960 | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Volvo | Fiat |
| Model | 960 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
