1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC60. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 501 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 911 | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | XC60 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3387 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |