1969 Porsche 911 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Porsche 911 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | 780 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |