1995 Nissan President vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 486 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244. 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan President | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | President | 244 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2125 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2650 mm |