2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC60. (321 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2774 mm |
