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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (217 HP). 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 229 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |