1992 Porsche 911 vs. 1992 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1992 Porsche 911 and 1992 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 240 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 1992 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
