2007 Pontiac Torrent vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Because 2007 Pontiac Torrent is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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 S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Torrent | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Torrent | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
