1975 Porsche 930 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (221 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 930 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
