1965 Nissan President vs. 1980 Volvo 66

To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.

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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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