1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Astra

To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Astra. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Astra.

Because 1998 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Astra. (88 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Astra. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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