1998 Nissan President vs. 1947 Volvo PV 60

To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Volvo PV 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Volvo PV 60 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1947 Volvo PV 60. (85 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1947 Volvo PV 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 260 kg more than 1947 Volvo PV 60. 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. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1947 Volvo PV 60 has manual transmission. 1947 Volvo PV 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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