1984 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 170 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911.
Because 1984 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 1984 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 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, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 911 | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
