1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1998 Porsche 911 and 1998 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1998 Volvo C70. (162 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo C70 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | C70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
