1966 Porsche 911 vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Porsche 911 | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |
