2007 Volvo S80 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2007 Volvo S80 and 2007 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2007 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Boxster (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo S80 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Volvo | Porsche |
Model | S80 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |