1975 Porsche 930 vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930. 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 930 | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
