2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Volvo 960. 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Viper | 960 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
