2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S40 (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S40 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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, 2000 Volvo S40 (298 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm). This means 2000 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S40 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |