2008 Toyota Prius vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
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, 1998 Volvo S80 (291 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Prius | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Prius | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
