2000 Honda City vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S60 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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, 2008 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2008 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | City | S60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
