1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 526 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 2007 Volvo S80 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Concerto | S80 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |