1980 Porsche 930 vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Opel Insignia is newer by 30 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, 2010 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930.
Because 2010 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 930 | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Porsche | Opel |
| Model | 930 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2737 mm |
