2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2008 Porsche 911 and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.

Because 2008 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 2008 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 2008 Volkswagen Polo
Make Porsche Volkswagen
Model 911 Polo
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 1422 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 74 HP
Torque 371 Nm 195 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 95.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 285 km/hour 175 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5 seconds 14.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 49 L


 

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