2003 Volvo V70 vs. 2004 Volvo V70
To start off, 2004 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V70. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo V70 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volvo V70 | 2004 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | V70 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
