1997 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1997 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1997 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Accord. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Accord | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | V50 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
