1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 607 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 928 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
