1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Laurel | 960 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |