1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 Volvo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 928 | 164 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |