2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo S90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo S90 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Volvo S90. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo S90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo S90. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Silverado | S90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |