1962 Volvo P 1800 vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1962 Volvo P 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Volvo P 1800 | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Volvo | Nissan |
| Model | P 1800 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
