1997 Honda Prelude 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 Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 2007 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Prelude 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.
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1997 Honda Prelude | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Prelude | V50 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |