2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
