1995 Nissan Presea vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 1998 Volvo S80 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (167 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Presea. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Volvo S80 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Presea | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Presea | S80 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
