1998 Nissan Patrol vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1998 Nissan Patrol 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 542 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80.
Because 1998 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol 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 Volvo S80 (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Patrol | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Patrol | S80 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2826 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |