2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S40 weights approximately 85 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, 2004 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S40 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |