1978 Volvo 66 vs. 2012 Porsche 911

To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Porsche 911 (459 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.

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