1966 Nissan President vs. 1992 Volvo 440
To start off, 1992 Volvo 440 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 440 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 515 kg more than 1992 Volvo 440.
Because 1966 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 1966 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 440, 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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 440. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Nissan President | 1992 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | President | 440 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
