Volvo 940 (1990 – 1997) vs Nissan Maxima (1989 – 1995): specs compared
The Nissan Maxima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 165 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 210 km/h. The Volvo 940 uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,324 kg against 1,374 kg. At 4,870 mm, the Volvo 940 is 90 mm longer than the Nissan Maxima.
| Specification |
Volvo
940
1990 – 1997
|
Nissan
Maxima
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1997 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 165 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 264 Nm | 248 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 16.5 s | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 210 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 10.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,869 – 4,870 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,769 – 2,770 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,324 – 1,425 kg | 1,374 – 1,380 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.