1986 Porsche 928 vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1987 Volvo 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Porsche 928 | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 928 | 740 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4957 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |