1990 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 21 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 6 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 928 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 440 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 | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
