1998 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 268 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30.
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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Legend | C30 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
