1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 911 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | 960 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 854 Nm | 267 Nm |
Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |