1969 Nissan Gloria vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1971 Volvo 145 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 145 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Volvo 145.
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 Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Gloria | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Gloria | 145 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1778 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
