2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (168 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2001 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carrera GT | Bora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
