2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Volvo S80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | YRV | S80 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
