1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlady | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
