2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 17 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 120 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | GranSport | 960 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
