2001 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2001 Honda Civic (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850. 1995 Volvo 850 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Volvo 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | 850 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |