Pontiac Firebird (1990 – 1994) vs Volvo 960 (1990 – 1994): specs compared
The Pontiac Firebird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 209 hp against 204 hp. The Volvo 960 has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 180 km/h. At 4,961 mm, the Pontiac Firebird is 91 mm longer than the Volvo 960.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Firebird
1990 – 1994
|
Volvo
960
1990 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1994 | 1990 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 209 hp | 122 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 250 – 387 Nm | 235 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.0 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.1 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,961 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,500 – 1,528 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

