1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 763 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
