2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 456 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | V50 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 62 L |
