2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 34 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 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260.
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 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Titan | 260 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 313 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
