2004 Volvo S60 vs. 2003 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2003 Toyota Camry. 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 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Camry. 2003 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2004 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2004 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Volvo S60 | 2003 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | S60 | Camry |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |