2008 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
