1971 Nissan President vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 143 kg more than 1989 Volvo 760.
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, 1989 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan President | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | President | 760 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |