1998 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1998 Infiniti QX4 and 1998 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1998 Volvo C70. (190 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1998 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti QX4 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, 1998 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo C70. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Infiniti QX4 | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
Model | QX4 | C70 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |