1987 Porsche 924 vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343. 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 343. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Porsche 924 | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 924 | 343 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |