2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 14 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 192 kg more than 1995 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960. 2009 Dodge Charger 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. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Charger | 960 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |
