1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1986 Volvo 242
To start off, 1986 Volvo 242 is newer by 12 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 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1986 Volvo 242. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Volvo 242. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 242 weights approximately 170 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 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volvo 242. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volvo 242.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Porsche 911 | 1986 Volvo 242 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | 242 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |