Volvo 960 1990 vs Mazda 626 1988
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 95 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 626) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 960) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 960 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo 960 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 960 is 22 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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