2006 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 228 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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, 2013 Volvo S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
