2011 Volvo S60 vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S60 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 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2011 Volvo S60 (400 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
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2011 Volvo S60 | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S60 | S80 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |