2007 Volvo S80 vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Volvo S80 and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2007 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4414 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
