2003 Porsche 911 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2003 Porsche 911 and 2003 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 154 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.
Because 2003 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche 911 | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
