1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 423 kg more than 1972 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
