1980 Nissan Skyline vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, 1984 Volvo 240 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1980 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Skyline | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Skyline | 240 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
