2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2001 Porsche 911 and 2001 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2001 Volvo C70. (161 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2001 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
