2008 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Galant 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 4,413 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (258 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (350 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mitsubishi Galant | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | Galant | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3828 cc | 4413 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5950 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |