1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2578 mm |
