2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (241 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60.
Because 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Pathfinder | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1952 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
