1998 Honda Life vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Volvo S40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 629 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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 S40 (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Life | S40 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1419 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |