1995 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 850 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.
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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | 850 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
