2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S60. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S60 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
