1985 Porsche 930 vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 260 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 930 | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 930 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
