2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 12 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70.
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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Quest | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
