2007 Porsche 911 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP) has 301 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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, 2007 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 409 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 82 L |
