2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Patrol | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Patrol | 66 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |