1981 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1995 Volvo 460

To start off, 1995 Volvo 460 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. Both 1981 Nissan Bluebird and 1995 Volvo 460 are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 460 (82 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 460 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Nissan Bluebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 460, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Volvo 460 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Bluebird.

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