1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 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 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
