1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1974 Volvo 245
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 245. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 245 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
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 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 245. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Leopard | 1974 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Leopard | 245 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2125 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
