1992 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC90 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP) has 146 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC90. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
Because 2012 Volvo XC90 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC90. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 928 | 2012 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 928 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5396 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
