2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira and 2008 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V50 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V50 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Volvo V50 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2008 Chevrolet Nubira | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Nubira | V50 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |