Volvo 960 1994 vs Chrysler Stratus 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 43 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Stratus) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.37 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 12 cm longer than the Chrysler Stratus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
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