2000 Honda Life vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Volvo XC70 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2009 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Life | XC70 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |