1997 Nissan President vs. 1942 Volvo PV 801-10
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Volvo PV 801-10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Volvo PV 801-10 would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1942 Volvo PV 801-10. (85 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1942 Volvo PV 801-10.
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. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1942 Volvo PV 801-10 has manual transmission. 1942 Volvo PV 801-10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan President | 1942 Volvo PV 801-10 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | President | PV 801-10 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1942 |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3260 mm |
