2003 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2003 Volvo V70

To start off, both 2003 Oldsmobile Alero and 2003 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo V70 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 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 V70 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Oldsmobile Alero 2003 Volvo V70
Make Oldsmobile Volvo
Model Alero V70
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2196 cc 2399 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 93.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 70 L


 

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