2003 Holden Frontera vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2003 Holden Frontera.
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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Frontera. 2012 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2003 Holden Frontera has manual transmission. 2003 Holden Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Holden Frontera | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Frontera | XC60 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2748 mm |