2001 Acura Integra vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura Integra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2001 Acura Integra.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura Integra | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | Integra | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
