2004 Volvo S60 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Volvo S60 and 2004 Honda Civic 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 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 385 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 S60 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2004 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Volvo S60 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | S60 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |