1995 Porsche 965 vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 965 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 965 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 356 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
