2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 514 kg more than 2008 Volvo S80. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Town & Country | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
