1981 Porsche 928 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
Because 1981 Porsche 928 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 1981 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 928 | 2010 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 928 | Eos |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
