1998 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (167 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Volvo S80 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Volvo | Subaru |
Model | S80 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |