2004 Maserati Coupe vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 Maserati Coupe 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe. 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 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (221 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Coupe | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
