2003 Honda City vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 480 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 480 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 480 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Honda City. 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, 1988 Volvo 480 (176 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | City | 480 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
