1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1979 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1979 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 928 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4957 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
