1998 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1998 Honda Civic and 1998 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (167 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Volvo S80 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S80 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |