2006 Volvo S80 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2006 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volvo S80 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | S80 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
