1978 Porsche 930 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Porsche 930 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
