2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SSR 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 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V50. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 716 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Chevrolet SSR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Chevrolet SSR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V50. (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | SSR | V50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
