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Porsche 911 vs Volvo Amazon 122s | Season 1 – Episode 69

Wheels Feb 24, 2022

Speed vs Comfort

Pronounced in German: Neunelfer, the 911 is a two-door, 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports car made since 1963 by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany.

The 911 has a rear-mounted flat-six engine and all round independent suspension. The car has undergone continuous development, though the basic concept has remained unchanged.

In 1978, Porsche introduced the new version of their 911, called the ‘911SC’. Porsche reintroduced the SC (“Super Carrera”) designation for the first time since the 356SC (as distinguished from the race-engined 356 Carrera). Porsche engineers claimed that the 911SC could achieve a standing kilometre in a mere 26.8 seconds which meant a trip to the shops or a blast down the motorway would be no trouble at all.

Porsche

Model: 911 Carrera SC

Body type: 2 Door coupe

Year: 1987

Engine: 3200cc

Engine configuration: Air cooled flat 6

Power: 237 h.p. (174 kW) @ 5900 rpm

Top Speed: 150 mph (240 kph)

0 – 60 mph: 5.4 seconds

Fuel consumption; 19 mpg

Weight: 1179kg

Length: 4290mm

Width: 1651mm

Height: 1321mm

Production period: 1983 – 1989

Predecessor: Carrera 3

Successor: Porsche 964

Comfort vs Speed

The Volvo Amazon was a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1956 to 1970.

The Amazon shared the wheelbase, tall posture and high H-point seating of its predecessor, the PV. Amazon body styles included a two-door saloon, four-door saloon, and five-door estate styles.

In 1959, Volvo became the world’s first manufacturer to provide front seat belts as standard equipment.

Volvo got the balance just right with the Amazon and the car was renowned for the quality of its ride combined with the way the car grips through corners. The steering was quick and precise and with its rear-wheel drive combined and strong brakes plus a clean gear-change, the Amazon is genuinely fun to drive and at home on long sweeping country roads with a car full of friends.

Volvo

Model: Amazon 122S

Body type: Saloon

Year: 1965

Engine: 1782 cc

Engine configuration:

Straight four (OHV)

Power: 86 – bhp @ 5400 – rpm

Top Speed: 109 – mph (175 – kph)

0 – 60 mph: 14.4 seconds

Fuel consumption: 24.2 – mpg

Weight: 1090kg

Length: 4450mm

Width: 1619mm

Height: 1505mm

Production period: 1956 to 1970

Predecessor: Volvo PV

Successor: Volvo 144

What is your choice? Speed vs Comfort or Comfort vs Speed.

Credit: Classic Motoring, Oto Winkler

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Tech Specs

  • Porsche
  • Model: 911 Carrera SC
  • Body: 2 Door coupe
  • Engine: 3200cc
  • Power: 237 h.p. (174 kW)
  • Speed: 150 mph (240 km/h)
  • 0 - 60 mph: 5.4 sec
  • Fuel consumption: 19 mpg
  • Volvo
  • Model: Amazon 122S
  • Body: Saloon
  • Engine: 1782 cc
  • Power: 86 bhp
  • Speed: 109 mph (175 km/h)
  • 0 - 60 mph: 14.4 sec
  • Fuel consumption: 24.2 mpg

Written By:

Kevin Reid

With a life-long interest in all things mechanical, Kevin Reid founded Ireland Made® to bring you stories of Irish transport past and present from across the island. If it has wings, wheels or it floats you will find the story here. We hope that you will enjoy our stories.

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