2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Ram and 2004 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo XC90 (268 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Ram. (235 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Volvo XC90.
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 Dodge Ram (407 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo XC90. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 2004 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Ram | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
