2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, 2007 Volvo C70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C70 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C70 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | C70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
