1997 Nissan President vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, 2000 Volvo S60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President 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 70 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 423 kg more than 2000 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S60. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan President | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | President | S60 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
