1978 Porsche 930 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 295 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
Because 1978 Porsche 930 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 1978 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Eos, 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. 2013 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Porsche 930 | 2013 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 930 | Eos |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2578 mm |
