1975 Porsche 930 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 930 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 930 | 960 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |