2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (268 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (380 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Escalade | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
