2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Porsche 911 and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche 911 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |