2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Frontier and 2006 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Volvo C70. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo C70 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
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 Nissan Frontier (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Frontier | C70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
