1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT vs. 1997 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT and 1997 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Volvo C70. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT weights approximately 115 kg more than 1997 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT (280 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo C70. (270 Nm). This means 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 1997 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | 3000GT | C70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
