1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 164.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 164. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 944 | 164 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |