2011 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan 370Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S60 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Volvo | Nissan |
| Model | S60 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |
