1998 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Acura NSX. 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 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | S80 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2835 mm |
