1989 Honda Integra vs. 2001 Volvo V70
To start off, 2001 Volvo V70 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volvo V70 weights approximately 574 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra. 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, 2001 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Integra | 2001 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Integra | V70 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
