1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1970 GAZ Volga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 683 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 GAZ Volga | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
Make | GAZ | Porsche |
Model | Volga | 906 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |