2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti G35 and 2005 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti G35 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC70. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Because 2005 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Infiniti G35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 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, 2005 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35. 2005 Infiniti G35 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volvo XC70 has manual transmission. 2005 Volvo XC70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti G35 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Infiniti G35 | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
Model | G35 | XC70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
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 | 276 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |