1980 Porsche 930 vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 22 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
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 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR T 350. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 930 | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 930 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
