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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Volvo C70. (242 HP @ 5000 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 83 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo C70. (330 Nm). 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 | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
