2000 Oldsmobile SS vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2000 Oldsmobile SS and 2000 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (136 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S60. (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile SS | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | SS | S60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
