1997 Nissan Laurel vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Laurel | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Laurel | 960 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2824 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |