2004 GMC Savana vs. 2004 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2004 GMC Savana and 2004 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Savana (285 HP) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S40. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Savana weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2004 Volvo S40. 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 GMC Savana (441 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S40. (225 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Savana | 2004 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Savana | S40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
