1984 Nissan Prairie vs. 1997 Volvo S70

To start off, 1997 Volvo S70 is newer by 13 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 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo S70 weights approximately 678 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, 1997 Volvo S70 (171 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Prairie. 1997 Volvo S70 has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Volvo S70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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