1990 Volvo 960 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Volvo 960 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | 960 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |