1997 Volvo S70 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volvo S70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volvo S70 would be higher. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (238 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 67 kg more than 1997 Volvo S70.
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 S70 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volvo S70 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | S70 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2319 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
