2005 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 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 469 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (135 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70. 2005 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Porsche Carrera GT | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | Carrera GT | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 70 L |