2010 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S80 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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 (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
