2008 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 440 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 255 kg more than 1995 Volvo 440.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | 440 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |