2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
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, 2005 Volvo S80 (351 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TL | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Acura | Volvo |
Model | TL | S80 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 351 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |