2005 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (193 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80. 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, 2005 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (281 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Legend | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Legend | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
