2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2004 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 649 kg more than 2004 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lancia Musa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Musa. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2004 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Volvo | Lancia |
| Model | S80 | Musa |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
