2004 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 6 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V70 weights approximately 745 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, 2010 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Insight | V70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
