2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S80. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
