2005 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S40 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Volvo S40.
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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S40. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2000 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
