DeLorean DMC-12 (1981 – 1983) vs Volkswagen Scirocco (1981 – 1991): specs compared
The DeLorean DMC-12 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 145 hp against 139 hp. The Volkswagen Scirocco is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 830 kg against 1,233 kg. At 4,270 mm, the DeLorean DMC-12 is 220 mm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco.
| Specification |
DeLorean
DMC-12
1981 – 1983
|
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1981 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | — | Germany |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1983 | 1981 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 132 – 145 hp | 60 – 139 hp |
| Torque | 207 – 225 Nm | 93 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 8.0 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 156 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 L/100 km | 7.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,050 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,171 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,408 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,233 kg | 830 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.