1970 Volvo 145 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1980 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Volvo 145 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | 145 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |