1985 Porsche 930 vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 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 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 930 | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 930 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
