1997 Nissan Crew vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 1 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 39 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1997 Nissan Crew. 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 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Crew | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Crew | 960 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
