1998 Porsche 993 vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC90. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (362 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 993 | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 993 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2860 mm |
