2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Frontier | 66 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
