1979 Nissan Violet vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 940 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 499 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet. 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 940 (157 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 940 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Violet | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Violet | 940 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |