1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1986 Volvo 245
To start off, 1986 Volvo 245 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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, 1986 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1986 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Violet | 245 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |