1998 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Durango 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 321 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80. 1998 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1998 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 1998 Volvo S80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Dodge Durango | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Durango | S80 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |