2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 358 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.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | ALTIMA | S60 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
