1999 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
Because 1999 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 V50 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | V50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
