2000 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 11 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 781 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.
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, 2011 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
