2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 473 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
