2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1368 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2874 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
