2004 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (178 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Volvo S80 (240 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1671 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
