1977 Nissan Sunny vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Sunny | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Sunny | 740 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
