2005 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Nubira 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Nubira.
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 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. 2005 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Nubira | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Nubira | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
