2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Express | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |