1981 Nissan Skyline vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Skyline | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Skyline | 740 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |