1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
1970 GAZ Volga | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | GAZ | Porsche |
Model | Volga | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 763 Nm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 342 km/hour |
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 | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |