2005 Volvo S80 T6 Premier vs. 2005 Volvo S80 2.4
To start off, both 2005 Volvo S80 T6 Premier and 2005 Volvo S80 2.4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,917 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 T6 Premier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 T6 Premier (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80 2.4. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 T6 Premier should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80 2.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 T6 Premier weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80 2.4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 T6 Premier (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S80 2.4. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 T6 Premier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S80 2.4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo S80 T6 Premier | 2005 Volvo S80 2.4 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2917 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
