2005 Honda Lagreat vs. 2012 Volvo C30
To start off, 2012 Volvo C30 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Lagreat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 506 kg more than 2012 Volvo C30.
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, 2012 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Lagreat. 2005 Honda Lagreat has automatic transmission and 2012 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2012 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Lagreat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Lagreat | 2012 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Lagreat | C30 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2639 mm |
