1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1998 Nissan Pickup and 1998 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo C70 (190 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 21 kg more than 1998 Volvo C70.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Volvo C70 (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup. 1998 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Pickup | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Pickup | C70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
