1993 Porsche 965 vs. 1981 Volvo 260
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 260. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1981 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 260. (231 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 965 | 1981 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 965 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
