1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Starfire | 965 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |