2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Pathfinder and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 399 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80, 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 Pathfinder (390 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Pathfinder | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2008 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
