2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 248 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 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, 2005 Volvo XC70 (340 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | XC70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |