2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 570 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 595 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 1969 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carrera GT | 1302 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 40 L |
