1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 140 (95 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan Gloria | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Gloria | 140 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1778 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
