2011 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, 2012 Volvo C70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2011 Honda Accord and 2012 Volvo C70 are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Volvo C70 (350 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2012 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | C70 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |