1978 Porsche 930 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 18 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 90 kg more 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 930 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 930 | 993 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |