1986 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1986 Honda Civic and 1986 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Volvo 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | 740 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |
