2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2012 Volvo C70 and 2012 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Volvo C70 and 2012 Volvo S60 are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo C70 | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | C70 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
