Volvo 960 1994 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 78 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volvo S70) 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 960 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 470 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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