2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 960 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5969 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |