2000 Volvo V70 vs. 2000 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2000 Volvo V70 and 2000 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo V70 (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Volvo V40. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo V70 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Volvo V40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo V70 (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo V40. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 2000 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | V70 | V40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2459 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
