2011 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Altima and 2011 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo V70 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima. 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, 2011 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Altima | 2011 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Altima | V70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
