1999 Honda Capa vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Capa would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 649 kg more than 1999 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Capa | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Capa | S60 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2776 mm |
