2004 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Kia Pride Wagon and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 681 kg more than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volvo S60 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Pride Wagon | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Pride Wagon | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
