2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
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, 2012 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Altima | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Altima | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |