1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244. 1974 Volvo 244 has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 244 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 911 | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | 244 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2125 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |