1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Silvia | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Silvia | 140 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
