1999 Honda Life vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 709 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2010 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | V50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2639 mm |
