1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 500 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120.
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, 1968 Volvo 120 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Serena | 120 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
