1991 Volvo 240 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volvo 240 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 1991 Volvo 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Volvo 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 240. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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