2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2004 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Frontier and 2004 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S40. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volvo S40 (340 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (318 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2004 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Frontier | S40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 62 L |
