2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Frontier 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 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 58 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2006 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Frontier. 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 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (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 V70.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Frontier | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |