2007 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Nubira and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Nubira | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Nubira | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
