2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Volvo C70 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volvo C70 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | C70 | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |