2001 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2001 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2001 Porsche Carrera GT and 2001 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo V70.
Because 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo V70. (350 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche Carrera GT | 2001 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | Carrera GT | V70 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |