1978 Porsche 924 vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, 1997 Volvo S70 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. Both 1978 Porsche 924 and 1997 Volvo S70 are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 124 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 1978 Porsche 924 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Volvo S70 (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 924 | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 924 | S70 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |