1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1997 Honda Prelude and 1997 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo C70 (236 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo C70 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude. 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, 1997 Volvo C70 (330 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (206 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1997 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Prelude | C70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1319 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
