2000 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2000 Honda Prelude. 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Prelude. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Honda Prelude | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Prelude | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |