2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 423 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo XC60 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Volvo | Porsche |
Model | XC60 | 911 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |