1988 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Volvo V50 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V50 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Legend | V50 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
