1999 Nissan Stagea vs. 1999 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1999 Nissan Stagea and 1999 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo S80 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Volvo S80 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea. 1999 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1999 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 1999 Volvo S80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Stagea | 1999 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Stagea | S80 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
