2004 Isuzu Axiom vs. 2004 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2004 Isuzu Axiom 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Isuzu Axiom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Isuzu Axiom. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Isuzu Axiom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Axiom weights approximately 477 kg more than 2004 Volvo S40.
Because 2004 Isuzu Axiom is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Axiom 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Isuzu Axiom. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Isuzu Axiom.
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2004 Isuzu Axiom | 2004 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
Model | Axiom | S40 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |