2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Volvo V70. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 258 kg more than 2002 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, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo V70. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Pathfinder | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
