2004 Volvo V50 vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Volvo V50 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. Both 2004 Volvo V50 and 2004 Volvo S60 are equipped with a 2,435 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V50. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 136 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.
Because 2004 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 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 S60 (330 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V50. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volvo V50 | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | V50 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
