1994 Nissan Sunny vs. 1996 Volvo V40
To start off, 1996 Volvo V40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,731 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V40. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V40 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Volvo V40 (164 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (148 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Sunny | 1996 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Sunny | V40 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
