2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2835 mm |
