1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2010 Volvo C70
To start off, 2010 Volvo C70 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1990 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, 2010 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 2010 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 2010 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Concerto | C70 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2639 mm |