1993 Porsche 928 vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1993 Porsche 928.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 928 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2835 mm |
