2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S2000 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S2000 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
