2003 Honda Life vs. 1993 Volvo 850
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 850 (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 850 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Volvo 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life 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, 1993 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1993 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | 850 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
