1993 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Volvo V50 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V50 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord. 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 V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | V50 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
