2002 Porsche 911 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,399 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche 911 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 66 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3399 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
