2008 Nissan Armada vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 33 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 260 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 260 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 260 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Armada | 260 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
