2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 824 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Volvo | Chevrolet |
| Model | S60 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1729 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 8032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1971 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3396 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 136 L |
