1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, 1977 Volvo 343 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1977 Volvo 343. 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 343 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
