1996 Honda Today vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC70 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 922 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Volvo XC70 (542 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Today | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
