2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 and 2008 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,199 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S80.
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, 2008 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | S8 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 4413 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
