1985 Porsche 944 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, both 1985 Porsche 944 and 1985 Volvo 780 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 944 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 944 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
