1977 Porsche 930 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 930 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 930 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
