1998 Dodge Stealth vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Stealth | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Stealth | V70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2971 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
