2007 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Aveo and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo.
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, 2007 Volvo S80 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Aveo | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
