2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Volvo S40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40, 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, 2005 Volvo S40 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2005 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Condor | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Condor | S40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1425 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
