2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Volvo S80
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S80. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S80. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2002 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Express | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
