2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 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 5,357 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 541 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5357 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
