2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Porsche 911 and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
