1978 Porsche 930 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 930 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 930 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |