1990 Nissan Presea vs. 2012 Volvo S80

To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.

Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Presea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Presea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Nissan Presea 2012 Volvo S80
Make Nissan Volvo
Model Presea S80
Year Released 1990 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1497 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 93 HP 0 HP
Torque 125 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1759 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1864 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1483 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2776 mm


 

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