2010 Volvo C70 vs. 2010 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C70 and 2010 Toyota Avensis 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 C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C70 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 408 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo C70 | 2010 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | C70 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
