2008 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Polo | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Polo | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
