1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 11 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 40 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 226 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlady | 244 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
