1975 Porsche 930 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 911. (231 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 32 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 930 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
