1986 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Legend 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 129 more horse power than 1986 Honda Legend. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 469 kg more than 1986 Honda Legend. 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 1986 Honda Legend. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Legend. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Legend | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Legend | S80 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2835 mm |
