1984 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1984 Nissan 300 ZX and 1984 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740.
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, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan 300 ZX | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | 300 ZX | 740 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |