1998 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Caravan and 1998 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (167 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1998 Volvo S80 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Caravan | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Caravan | S80 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |