1968 Honda S600 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1968 Honda S600.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | S600 | S80 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |