1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 72 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Laurel | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Laurel | 260 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
