1998 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 14 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 826 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 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Volvo S80 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | S80 | Titan |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2461 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 140 L |