2012 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 SsangYong Actyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SsangYong Actyon would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. 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 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Volvo | SsangYong |
| Model | S80 | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1822 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
