2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 and 2004 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S80 weights approximately 62 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 S80, 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 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | S80 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3822 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |