2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 16 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 478 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | SSR | 960 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
