2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2007 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Silverado | V70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2760 mm |