2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V70. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 496 kg more than 2010 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
