2006 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Optra and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,524 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S80 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Optra. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Optra.
Because 2006 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Optra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Optra. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Optra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Optra | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Optra | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
