1998 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 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 S80 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 25 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80.
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 S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Legend | S80 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
