1965 Nissan President vs. 1990 Volvo 460
To start off, 1990 Volvo 460 is newer by 25 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 47 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 460. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 555 kg more than 1990 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 460, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 460. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 460 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 1990 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | President | 460 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 1720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |