2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Camry and 2005 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S40. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40. 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (304 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S40. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Camry | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
