2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 377 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | 911 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 12.6 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 | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |