1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 139 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
