1970 GAZ 24 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ 24. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ 24 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1970 GAZ 24. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ 24 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ 24. (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ 24.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ 24 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | GAZ | Porsche |
| Model | 24 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
