2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Volvo C70. (161 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 89 kg more than 2007 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | C70 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
