2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 632 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Volvo | Chevrolet |
| Model | XC60 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
