1996 Nissan Crew vs. 1971 Volvo 140
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 140 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew.
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, 1996 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan Crew | 1971 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Crew | 140 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |