1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 440 (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 440 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Volvo 440 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Sports | 440 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1596 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
