2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, 2013 Volvo C70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Civic 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 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70, 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, 2013 Volvo C70 (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2013 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | C70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1751 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |