1998 Volvo V70 vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1998 Volvo V70 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 2,383 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V70 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1998 Volvo C70. (162 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V70 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1998 Volvo C70. 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, 1998 Volvo V70 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Volvo V70 | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | V70 | C70 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2383 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |