1973 Porsche 911 vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
