2004 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Sierra (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 813 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Sierra (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Sierra | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Sierra | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2650 mm |
