2004 Daihatsu Altis vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 Daihatsu Altis and 2004 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,916 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Altis. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Altis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S80 weights approximately 237 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Altis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Altis. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Altis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daihatsu Altis | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Altis | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
