2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 361 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Volvo | Porsche |
| Model | S80 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
