2004 Honda FR-V vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Honda FR-V and 2004 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Honda FR-V. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda FR-V weights approximately 228 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50.
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 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V50. (280 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda FR-V | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | FR-V | V50 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |