2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corolla | S80 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |