1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 16 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 115 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 143 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1740 mm |
