1984 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Volvo V40
To start off, 2000 Volvo V40 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo V40 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo V40 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Volvo V40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2000 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | V40 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
