2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC90. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 649 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
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 (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Nissan ALTIMA | 2013 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | ALTIMA | XC90 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4807 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1936 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |