1990 Porsche 928 vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 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 25 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC70. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 928 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
