2004 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Suzuki XL7 and 2004 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V50. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50. 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 Volvo V50 (340 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Suzuki XL7 | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volvo |
| Model | XL7 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
