1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, both 1982 Porsche 944 and 1982 Volvo 360 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Porsche 944 | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 944 | 360 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |