2013 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and 2013 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 704 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
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2013 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Silverado | S80 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 327 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2533 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1861 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1493 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |