1999 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1999 Honda Civic and 1999 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (167 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Volvo C70. (165 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo C70 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Volvo C70 (220 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (166 Nm @ 6300 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1999 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | C70 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |