2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 and 2004 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Volvo C70. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo C70 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 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 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo C70, 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo C70. (339 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 2004 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | C70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1661 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |