2006 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 1995 Volvo 850 (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | 850 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1983 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 73 L |