2000 Honda FCX vs. 2000 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2000 Honda FCX and 2000 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S80 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Honda FCX. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda FCX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S80 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2000 Honda FCX. 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 Honda FCX (273 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S80. (230 Nm). This means 2000 Honda FCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda FCX | 2000 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | FCX | S80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1525 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
