1999 Nissan Pickup vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 255 kg more than 1973 Volvo 1800.
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, 1999 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 1800. (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Pickup | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
