1979 Nissan Cedric vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Cedric | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Cedric | 960 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
