1999 Nissan Stagea vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1999 Nissan Stagea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
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 Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Stagea | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Stagea | 260 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
