1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 6 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 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 244 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |
