2000 Daewoo Musiro vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Volvo S40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Musiro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Musiro would be higher. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo S40 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 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, 2005 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Musiro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Musiro | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Musiro | S40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 57 L |
