1999 Honda Today vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC90 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC90 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Volvo XC90 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 2009 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Today | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
