2012 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (580 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (753 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Camaro | S80 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 580 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 753 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
