1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 11 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan Gloria | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Gloria | 66 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1289 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |