1980 Porsche 930 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 930 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
