2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, 2012 Volvo C70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Volvo C70. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Armada | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Armada | C70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |