2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 30 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Titan | 66 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
