2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Volvo C70 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | ALTIMA | C70 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
