2002 Holden Frontera vs. 2002 Volvo S80

To start off, both 2002 Holden Frontera and 2002 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S80 (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Frontera weights approximately 249 kg more than 2002 Volvo S80.

Because 2002 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Holden Frontera 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, 2002 Volvo S80 (381 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm). This means 2002 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Frontera. 2002 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2002 Holden Frontera has manual transmission. 2002 Holden Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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