1998 Porsche 993 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (149 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 993 (542 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (305 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 993 | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 993 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
