2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 309 kg more than 2007 Volvo XC90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo XC90 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 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 6200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
