2004 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 631 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Insight | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
