2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2012 Nissan GT-R and 2012 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 128 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
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2012 Nissan GT-R | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | GT-R | S80 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 607 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 67 L |