1985 Porsche 930 vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 28 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 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1985 Porsche 930.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 930 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 930 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2776 mm |
