1981 Porsche 944 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 944 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 944 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
