2009 Lada 21 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Lada 21 and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (182 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2009 Lada 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Volvo S80 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21. 2009 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada 21 has manual transmission. 2009 Lada 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada 21 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | 21 | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |