1975 Honda Life vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 1339 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda Life. 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | S80 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2835 mm |
