2004 Honda Z vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Honda Z and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 582 kg more than 2004 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 S60 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Z. (62 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Z. 2004 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Z has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Honda Z | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Z | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 62 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |