2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 656 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |