1993 Honda Concerto vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, 2003 Volvo V50 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1993 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo V50 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto. 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, 2003 Volvo V50 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Concerto | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Concerto | V50 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
