1990 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, 2006 Volvo C70 is newer by 16 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo C70 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo C70 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. 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, 2006 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | C70 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
