2004 Honda NSX vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Honda NSX.
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, 2004 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2004 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960. 2004 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1995 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1995 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda NSX | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | 960 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
