2002 Honda Acty vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 807 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. 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 V70 (340 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Acty | V70 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1647 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
