2008 Nissan Terrano vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Terrano and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc, 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano 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, 2008 Nissan Terrano (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60. 2008 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Terrano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Terrano | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Terrano | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |