2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Porsche 911 and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 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 2008 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70, 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
