2007 Proton Gen vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Proton Gen 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 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (177 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volvo V70 (241 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Proton Gen | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Proton | Volvo |
| Model | Gen | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
