1993 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Volvo S40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend.
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, 1993 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Legend | S40 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
