2006 Nissan Quest vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 966 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Quest | 260 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
