1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 911 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 841 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
