2000 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, 2002 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S60 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo S60 weights approximately 320 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.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Volvo S60 (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2002 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | S60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
