1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 836 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 946 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 975 kg |
