1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 269 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | V50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
