1977 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 869 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | S80 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |