2002 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 304 kg more than 2007 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Pathfinder | V70 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
