2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Volvo V70 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 228 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
