2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC90. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2007 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Express | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
