2006 Nissan Xterra vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Volvo C70. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra.
Because 2006 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Xterra | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Xterra | C70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
