2009 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Beetle | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
