1997 Nissan Sunny vs. 1997 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1997 Nissan Sunny 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 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo C70 (236 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo C70 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1997 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Volvo C70 (330 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Sunny | 1997 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Sunny | C70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
