2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC70. (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC70. 2005 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | XC70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |