1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 944 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2680 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2776 mm |
