2011 Acura RL vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Acura RL and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura RL weights approximately 243 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2011 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura RL 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, 2011 Acura RL (367 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura RL | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | RL | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 67 L |
