1984 Nissan Prairie vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 440 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 440 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Prairie | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Prairie | 440 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
