2000 Honda Capa vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, 2005 Volvo S80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Capa would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (134 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Volvo S80 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Capa | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Capa | S80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
