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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (178 HP @ 5300 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 Porsche 911 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (240 Nm @ 2200 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 | 3600 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 473 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1533 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 | 12.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |