2012 Nissan NV vs. 2012 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2012 Nissan NV and 2012 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC90. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 472 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan NV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NV | 2012 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | NV | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2627 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6111 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2131 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3711 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
