2006 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Bluebird 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 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Bluebird. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 2006 Volvo V70 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Bluebird. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Bluebird | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Bluebird | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
