2004 GAZ 3110 vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 GAZ 3110 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S80 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 GAZ 3110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GAZ 3110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 GAZ 3110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (221 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GAZ 3110 | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | GAZ | Volvo |
| Model | 3110 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
