2002 Honda Saber vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Saber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Saber would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Honda Saber. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Saber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2002 Honda Saber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Saber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Saber. (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Saber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Saber | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Saber | S60 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2649 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
