Which car is faster: 1995 Volvo 850 turbo or 1998 Nissan Maxima?

[jtkirk1337]

Volvo = 222hp at 5200 rpm, 221 torque at 2100rpm
Nissan = 190hp at 5600rpm, 205 torque at 4000rpm
both have 4 speed autos
both are FWD
volvo is 3300lbs, maxima is 3000

 

[C7S]

Nissan Maxima.

1. Lighter.
2. Cars lose power after time. Volvo is older.
3. Aerodynamics.

 

[C7S]

Nissan Maxima.

1. Lighter.
2. Cars lose power after time. Volvo is older.
3. Aerodynamics.