2011 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayenne and 2011 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 325 kg more than 2011 Volvo C70.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo C70. (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Cayenne | C70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
