1984 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 29 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 578 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.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
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1984 Honda Civic | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S60 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2776 mm |