1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 14 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 103 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | S60 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
