2001 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2001 Honda Legend and 2001 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Volvo S80. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 219 kg more than 2001 Volvo S80. 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, 2001 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo S80. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 2001 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Legend | S80 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
