2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Altima and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 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, 2006 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima.
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2006 Nissan Altima | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Altima | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |