2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (145 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 271 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (236 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Nitro | 780 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
