2005 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 319 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 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (440 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1729 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |