2008 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1990 Volvo 960 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 1990 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | 960 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2922 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
