2003 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet S-10 and 2003 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50.
Because 2003 Chevrolet S-10 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet S-10 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, 2003 Volvo V50 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet S-10 | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | S-10 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
