2010 Volvo C30 vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2010 Volvo C30.
Because 2010 Nissan NP300 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 2010 Nissan NP300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30, 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, 2010 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo C30 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | C30 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4252 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |