1994 Porsche 928 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 928 | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 928 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4277 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
