1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Volvo 740. 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 993 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
