2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80.
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 Volvo S80 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | S80 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |