2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Honda S2000 and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000.
Because 2007 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S2000 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
