2008 Volvo C70 vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2008 Volvo C70 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 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo C70 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V50. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo C70 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Volvo V50. 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 C70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volvo C70 | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | C70 | V50 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2520 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |