2005 Volvo S60 vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Volvo S60 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 S60 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
Because 2005 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 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, 2005 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S80. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo S60 | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S60 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
