2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 10 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Rainier | 960 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2780 mm |
