1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 145. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 145.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 944 | 145 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |