2000 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2005 Volvo V50 is newer by 5 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 2,318 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V50 weights approximately 339 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, 2005 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | V50 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |