2009 Volvo C70 vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300.
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, 2009 Volvo C70 (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volvo C70 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | C70 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |