2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2004 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V50. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 736 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | TrailBlazer | V50 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4157 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 58 L |