2005 Toyota Celsior vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Celsior 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (178 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 259 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Celsior 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 2005 Toyota Celsior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S80. (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Celsior | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Celsior | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
