1999 Porsche 911 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1999 Porsche 911 and 1999 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. (141 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. 1999 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Porsche 911 | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | 911 | Passat |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |