2000 Dodge Stealth vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Volvo V50 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Volvo V50. 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, 2000 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Stealth | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Stealth | V50 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 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 | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 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 | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
