1988 Honda Concerto vs. 1992 Volvo 460
To start off, 1992 Volvo 460 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 40 kg more than 1992 Volvo 460. 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, 1992 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Concerto. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Concerto | 1992 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Concerto | 460 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
