1989 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1989 Honda Accord and 1989 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (116 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 71 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740.
Because 1989 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 1989 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Volvo 740 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | 740 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
