2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 GMC Sierra 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1046 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Sierra | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
