2003 Pontiac GTO vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2003 Pontiac GTO 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V50. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 265 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 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO. 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 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V50. 2003 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo V50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac GTO | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | V50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
