2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2010 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2010 Fiat Croma. 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 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Croma. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Croma. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volvo S80 | 2010 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Volvo | Fiat |
Model | S80 | Croma |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |