2011 Honda Odyssey 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 Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 261 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70.
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 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Odyssey | C70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
