2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, 2013 Volvo C70 is newer by 4 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Volvo C70. (224 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3823 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
