1998 Mercedes-Benz V vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1998 Mercedes-Benz V 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (178 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 419 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 (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz V. 1998 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercedes-Benz V has manual transmission. 1998 Mercedes-Benz V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz V | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | V | S80 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |