1996 Volvo 960 vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Because 1996 Volvo 960 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage. 2012 Kia Sportage 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. 2012 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Volvo 960 | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Volvo | Kia |
Model | 960 | Sportage |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2639 mm |