2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | 1 Litre | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 297 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 8 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1311 mm |
