1999 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1999 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 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 S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Legend | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Legend | S80 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1862 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |