2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Volvo C70
To start off, 2010 Volvo C70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima. 2010 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 2010 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Altima | C70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |