1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 265 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
