1973 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Fairlady | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlady | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
