1973 Nissan President vs. 1994 Volvo 480
To start off, 1994 Volvo 480 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 605 kg more than 1994 Volvo 480.
Because 1973 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 480, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan President | 1994 Volvo 480 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | President | 480 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2973 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |