1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
