2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 364 kg more than 2005 Dodge Magnum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Magnum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 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, 2005 Dodge Magnum (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC90. (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Magnum | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1731 kg | 2095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
