2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, 2006 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S80 weights approximately 608 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | S80 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2198 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |