2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80.
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 Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Silverado | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |