2004 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Volvo V70 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 (300 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V70. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 622 kg more than 2004 Volvo V70. 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 Sierra (488 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V70. (340 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Sierra | 2004 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Sierra | V70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2282 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
