1990 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, 1993 Volvo 460 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 460 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 1993 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | 460 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
