1993 Nissan Serena vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260.
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, 1979 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena. 1979 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Serena | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Serena | 260 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
