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 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 653 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 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 | 2354 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 | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1733 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 | 9.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |