2011 Nissan 370Z vs. 2011 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2011 Nissan 370Z and 2011 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2011 Volvo C70. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C70 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 2011 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C70, 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo C70. 2011 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Nissan 370Z | 2011 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | 370Z | C70 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1323 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |