1996 Volvo V90 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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 V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volvo V90 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | V90 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
