2004 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 Suzuki Vitara 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 (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S80 weights approximately 247 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Vitara 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 Volvo S80 (340 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Suzuki Vitara | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volvo |
| Model | Vitara | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
