The all new compact executive sedan Volvo S60 stands amidst its peers capable enough to give a tuff competition to them though Volvo hasn’t really featured on most luxury car enthusiasts’. While on the other hand, Honda Accord being space-age both outside and inside along with its comfy interiors and spectacular looks marks a place in the list of luxury car segment. Accord is another successful creation in the work portfolio of Honda manufacturers.
Accord lures the car buyers with its swanky looks. Honda New Accord comes with two engine options. One is 2.4L, 4 – Cylinder i- VTEC engine and the other one is 3.5, V6, SHOC i-VTEC with PGM-Fi fuel system. The former engine has a capacity to churn out maximum power of 180PS at 6300 rpm and peak torque of 222 Nm at 4300 rpm. Accord has 5 speed manual transmission and automatic gearbox. Contrarily, Volvo S60 is available in two variants namely, S60 D3 and S60 D5. The D3 sedan is equipped with 1984cc diesel engine capable enough to churn out peak power of 163 hp at 3500 rpm and maximum torque of at 1400 rpm. While the other variant Volvo S60 D5 has 2400 cc engine that delivers maximum power of 205 at 4000 rpm while belts out a peak torque of 420 Nm at 1500- 3250 rpm.
As far as the looks are concerned, Accord tempts the car enthusiasts with its bold, robust, aggressive and charismatic looks. Accord punches hard Volvo with its pleasing typical Honda looks. Moving towards E-class, Accord is adorned with smooth contours, long-stretched headlamps,
Especially designed 3D style rear and front fog lamps gives Accord a classy touch. The protectors all around are placed smartly for safety of the classy exterior without spoiling its appearance. On the contrary, Volvo is no less as it is painted with one tone colour with awe-inspiring finishing. The stylish exteriors are compromised of stylish front grille holding proudly the logo symbolising the comfort, luxury and performance, a rear skid plate along with perceptible exhaust pipes, aluminium finished side scuff plates, a front skid plate in the company of dual front deco frames. Not just the exteriors lure the car fans but the first class sleek interiors no doubt overwhelm their minds. The Leather-clad steering wheel, Silk Metal inlays with charcoal and soft beige, the gorgeous long saloon dancing in luxury, the elegantly coloured cockpit giving a five-star suite experience makes one fall in love with Volvo S60.
The brands like Audi, Mercedes and BMW offering more snob value which Volvo misses. Also, The Indian Buyers having the nose for value and Volvo S60 hasn’t really featured on most luxury car enthusiasts’, company has introduced a diesel version along with the reduced price which is surely going to attract a lot more buyers.
The stylish, Spacious, comfortable, with High Performance Engine, Accord is a great car offering loads of money value. Accord being typical Honda reliability is just another success of Honda manufacturers.