1994 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2005 Volvo V50 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Volvo V50 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada. (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Bravada | V50 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
