2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan 350Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | 350Z | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
