2008 Nissan Primera vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Primera 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2008 Nissan Primera.
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, 2008 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Primera | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Primera | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
