2007 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 77 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| 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 Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
