2011 Volvo XC90 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1404 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2011 Volvo XC90 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC90 | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Volvo | Honda |
| Model | XC90 | Life |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4808 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
