2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 868 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S40, 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 Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Patrol | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 60 L |
