2005 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Carrera GT | 240 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
