2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 289 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volvo | Porsche |
| Model | S80 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
