2005 Volvo V70 vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Z would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Volvo | Honda |
| Model | V70 | Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2519 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
