2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Primera and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 S60 (340 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera. 2005 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Primera | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2182 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
