1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC

To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 56 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.

Because 1990 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 1990 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC, 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC. 2013 Volkswagen CC has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen CC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1990 Porsche 911 2013 Volkswagen CC
Make Porsche Volkswagen
Model 911 CC
Year Released 1990 2013
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3299 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 316 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.4 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.0:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1467 kg 1523 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4799 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1855 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2711 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L