1994 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 166 kg more than 1994 Porsche 911.
Because 1994 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 911 | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
