2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 499 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Carrera GT | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 70 L |
