2001 Acura TL vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2001 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | TL | S80 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
