2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC60. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC60. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4465 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2355 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
